Establish a community of practice (research-institutions-policy) on drought management with the aim to develop solutions and proposals

Main expected outcomes of the meeting are:

improved dialogue between science, policy, public and private sector regarding the state of the art to assess and manage droughts in drylands of Latin America

Formulated and documented research demand and need for action in the field of drought management in the region through the establishment of Regional Working Groups and the development of a ‘Declaration on drought Management’.

Joint project proposals for the region are drafted and envisaged in line with donor requirements and funding options for drought risk management